Buyer

Description

• Resolves conflicts between purchaser and supplier for standard purchases.
• Identifies, evaluates, and escalates risks that could affect project deliverables, activities, and schedule.
• Creates and issues appropriate purchase documents and applying the relevant purchasing and supply agreements to daily purchases.
• Develops and maintains constructive and customer focused working relationships with stakeholders.
• Utilizes relationships and awareness of market and marketplace to streamline current processes and introduce initiatives to create value and overall efficiencies.
• Coordinates all aspects of the purchasing process with suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve material discrepancies, outstanding or overdue deliveries, warranty claims, and return of material.
• Intereprets information requests and prepares analyusis of submissions for RFX's.
• Purchases materials, assets and services in accordance with policies and procedures, using cost-effective and ethical approaches and meeting required criteria.
• Maintains preventive maintenance requirements and minor repairs for operating equipment.
• Identifies and selects vendors to purchase requisitioned consumables, while meeting criteria such as specification, price, quantity, quality, safety, and delivery date.
• Develops general commodity knowledge by working with procurement experts, using supplier resources, and acquisition assignments.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in a related discipline is considered an asset.
• Awareness of commonly used construction materials, permanent/non-permanent materials, services, tools, and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure, even with incomplete information.
• Good understanding of, and is able to apply critical thinking skills in problem solving, judgement and decision making, job task planning and organizing and finding information.
• Basic understanding of applicable procurement laws and regulations, procurement best practices and supply chain processes.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Clear understanding of “Best Value”.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly evolving business environment.
• 3 year of experience in supply chain or procurement is preferred.
• Working experience of Microsoft Office Suite with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic construction knowledge including awareness of procedures, project life cycles, and construction resources and equipment.

Benefits

• RRSP, TSA, Pension Contribution Options
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions
• Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
• Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
• Health and lifestyle spending account options

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance